Economy

Port in Dubai, UAE. | Newsreel

UAE trade deal boosts access for miners and farmers

Australia’s mining industry will benefit from a trade deal finalised with the United Arab Emirates this week. Federal Trade Minister Don Farrell said the UAE was
Read more 17 September 2024
The planning industry is sounding the alarm over the closure of university courses - Newsreel

Planner shortage looms as courses are shut down

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is warning of “dire consequences” for growth and development in Queensland from the closure of planning courses. The PIA
Read more 17 September 2024
$17.8 billion in superannuation is waiting to be claimed - Newsreel

$17.8 billion in lost super waiting to be claimed

More than $17.8 billion of superannuation is sitting unclaimed because funds are unable to find the owners. The Australian Tax Office said the amount included $471
Read more 17 September 2024
Farmers are more optimistic due to strong seasonal conditions and improved prices - Newsreel

Optimism rebounds for state’s farmers

Queensland farmers have reported a more optimistic outlook for the year ahead off the back of rising commodity prices and positive seasonal conditions. The latest
Read more 17 September 2024
The finance industry has started to crack down on overwork - Newsreel

Crackdown on ‘crazy’ work hours

The finance industry has begun to take action to limit the working hours of its employees following growing concerns about health risks from overwork. The Wall Street
Read more 16 September 2024
Mine in Australia. | Newsreel

$131b mining and energy pipeline drives jobs boost

More than 100 new mining and energy projects will start production over the next five years, triggering almost 27,000 jobs across the country. A new report from the
Read more 16 September 2024
Elderly couple outside home. | Newsreel

Housing supply focus ignores allocation opportunity

Australian housing policies need to address allocation, not just supply, to overcome the current crisis. Speaking at an industry forum, ANZ Chief Economist Richard
Read more 13 September 2024
Striking workers marching. | Newsreel

Half the nation’s strike pain in Queensland

The Queensland economy lost almost 20,000 working days to industrial disputes in the first half of this year, accounting for more than half of the entire country’s
Read more 11 September 2024
Delivery drover in truck. | Newsreel

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
Read more 9 September 2024
Poor family having dinner. | Newsreel

Families go backwards each week as costs bite

Single working parents in Queensland have costs $150 above what they earn every week, according to a new report. The Queensland Council of Social Service’s (QCOSS)
Read more 9 September 2024